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Connection to Matheson Ave. Road Conversion

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= Buffered Bike Lanes
(Parkwood Ave. from Parkwood Station to The Plaza)
= Bike Lanes
(The Plaza from Parkwood Ave. to Matheson Ave.)

Benefits

Offers and east-west bicycle connection in an area that currently has none
Improves pedestrian safety and comfort by buffering narrow, back-of-curb sidewalks
Achievable within existing curb line via paint and minor median modifications
Serves neighborhoods with an active cycling culture
Provides buffered bike lanes for user groups that are uncomfortable riding in the street

Calms traffic in an area with a history of safety challenges

Ties directly into the Parkwood Blue Line Station and multi-use path
Extends the ped/bike network created through the citys investment in the XCLT
Relatively few driveway conflicts
Demonstrates the citys commitment to Complete Streets

Parkwood Avenue - BEFORE

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Approx. 46 curb-to-curb

Parkwood Avenue - AFTER

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Approx. 46 curb-to-curb

Note - Buffer width for bike lanes can be reduced at intersections

to allow for a 10-foot left turn lane in the median.

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Approx. 42 curb-to-curb

The Plaza - AFTER

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Approx. 42 curb-to-curb